Best 5 Nanas Chocolate Pie Recipes
The legendary nanas chocolate pie is one of the most sought-after treats in the world of desserts, captivating hearts with its velvety chocolate filling nestled within a flaky, golden crust. Whether you're a seasoned baker yearning to master a classic or an enthusiastic novice seeking a delightful confection to impress your loved ones, embarking on a culinary journey to create the perfect nanas chocolate pie is an adventure worth taking. Discover the secrets of transforming simple ingredients into a symphony of flavors, the nuances of balancing sweetness and richness, and the art of achieving the perfect texture that will leave your taste buds craving more.
Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!
NANA BESSIE'S WHOOPIE PIES
I've never been able to find whoopie pies this good! My grandmother always made them -- the secret is in the filling. I give them out at Christmas time, everyone looks forward to them. The recipe makes extra filling -- doubles as a great cake frosting!
Provided by pfogg
Categories Desserts Cookies Whoopie Pie Recipes
Time 1h20m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- To make cookies, beat 2/3 cup of vegetable shortening with 2 cups of sugar in a large mixing bowl with an electric mixer until the mixture is creamy. Beat in eggs and 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract until thoroughly combined. Whisk together 4 cups of flour, the cocoa powder, and baking soda until thoroughly mixed, then beat the flour mixture into the vegetable shortening mixture in several additions, alternating with the milk. Beat dough just until smooth.
- Drop dough by tablespoon onto the prepared baking sheets, about 2 inches apart, making the cookies as round as possible. Recipe should yield about 48 cookies.
- Bake in the preheated oven until the cookies are set in the middle, 15 to 20 minutes. Watch carefully to avoid burning the cookies. Allow cookies to cool for several minutes on baking sheets before removing to finish cooling on racks.
- To make the filling, pour 3 cups of milk into a large saucepan over low heat, and whisk in 9 tablespoons of flour until smooth. Allow the mixture to come to a simmer, whisking constantly, until as thick and smooth as pudding, about 3 minutes. Place the thickened mixture into the refrigerator to cool, about 30 minutes.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat 1 1/2 cup of vegetable shortening with the butter until thoroughly combined, then beat in 2 1/4 cup of sugar and 1 tablespoon vanilla extract until the mixture is thoroughly combined. Beat the cooled milk mixture into the butter mixture until smooth and fluffy, 1 to 2 minutes.
- Choose 2 cookies of the same size, and spread a thick layer of filling on the flat side of a cookie; top with remaining cookie. Repeat with remaining cookies and frosting.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 531.1 calories, Carbohydrate 58 g, Cholesterol 50.1 mg, Fat 32.2 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 5.5 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, Sodium 214.6 mg, Sugar 38 g
NANA'S HOMEMADE CHOCOLATE PUDDING
A rich, silky homemade chocolate pudding made the same way in our family since the 50's. Cooled pudding will form a dark skin on top, which is our favorite part! Top with whipped cream, if desired.
Provided by Chelsea Wagner
Categories Desserts Custards and Pudding Recipes Chocolate Pudding Recipes
Time 15m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Sift and whisk sugar, cocoa powder, cornstarch, and salt together in a saucepan.
- Heat saucepan over medium heat. Pour milk in slowly, whisking constantly until incorporated. Cook, stirring often with a metal spoon, until pudding is noticeably thicker and clings to the spoon, about 10 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract. Divide between 4 small bowls and serve immediately, or chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 184.7 calories, Carbohydrate 33.4 g, Cholesterol 12.2 mg, Fat 4 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 6.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 210.1 mg, Sugar 24.1 g
NANA'S RUINED CHOCOLATE PIE
This is a recipe my mother created by accident. The story mom told me was my brother, Dan, who was almost 6 years older than I, was about to have a birthday and Mom asked Dan what he wanted her to bake for his birthday cake. He said no to cake and asked Mom to make a chocolate pie, his favorite. Mom said she got distracted by being on the phone and some other commotion going on in the house at the time, she dumped in too much of this and too little of that. The pie ended up very thick and, in her words, "ruined"! But my brother took one bite and absolutely loved it, and kept asking Mom to make him more "ruined" chocolate pies...and a star recipe was born. Everyone in our family loved it and always begged my Mom to make one of her famous "ruined chocolate pies". It took Mom a while to remember exactly the proportions to the ingredients that "ruined" the pie, but she finally committed it to paper. When she passed away, my sister inherited her red notebook full of her recipes from the 1940s forward. Lo and behold, the ruined chocolate pie recipe was in that binder! And now, we're passing it on to your family and the world to enjoy.
Provided by Barbie Petty @sweetiekat57
Categories Pies
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- With a fork in a large bowl, thoroughly mix the sugar, salt, cocoa, and corn starch. (Mixture will be the color of sand.)
- With a spoon, cream butter into mixture.
- Beat egg yolks until foamy; add milk to egg yolks and mix thoroughly.
- Stir egg yolks and milk mixture into the sugar, salt, cocoa, corn starch, and butter mixture, stirring until very well mixed.
- Cook in an uncovered sauce pan, over low heat, stirring constantly until boiling. You don't want to scramble the eggs in the mix, so do keep it on low heat. It takes time to bring this to a boil--be patient and don't overcook. Turn down heat to simmer, stirring occasionally, and cook until thick.
- Remove from heat, stir in vanilla, and let stand 10 minutes.
- Pour into two 9-inch pie shells and allow to cool.
- Use the 6 egg whites to make meringue topping.
- MERINGUE TOPPING: Add 1/2 tsp cream of tartar and beat the whites until frothy. Add 12 T granulated sugar, a little at a time, until stiff peaks are formed. With a spoon, put mounds of meringue around the edge of the pie filling. Spread to touch inner edge of crust all the way around. Heap remainder of meringue in center of pie and spread to meet the rest of the meringue.
- Slide the pie into oven preheated to 325 degrees. Cook 15 to 20 minutes, or until meringue is set and soft brown on peaks. For added browning, you can broil the meringue, but watch it very carefully--it does not take long to burn meringue.
- Remove pie from oven and set on a rack to cool for about 20 to 30 minutes. Slice and enjoy the best "ruined" chocolate pie you've ever tasted. :)
NANNYS CHOCOLATE PIE 5 STAR FAMILY FAVORITE
This is one of the many recipes from my grandmothers cookbook. She passed away in May of 2005 and I am recording her wonderful recipes for my family and the many generations that will follow. I hope you enjoy her recipes as much as we do. I have not made each one yet-so cooking time and servings may vary. Blessings from FOURMRANCHWIFE in Texas
Provided by staceyelee
Categories Pie
Time 40m
Yield 1 pie, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Combine all accept vanilla and cook on low heat until very thick. Stir often to prevent scorching. Remove from heat- let sit a minute or two and stir in vanilla.
- Pour into pie shell.
- Top with meringue and bake as directed.
- I will be posting Nannys Meringue Recipe.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 309.8, Fat 11.5, SaturatedFat 4, Cholesterol 79.3, Sodium 222.9, Carbohydrate 48.5, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 31.4, Protein 4.7
NANA'S CHOCOLATE CHERRY CAKE
This was one of my Nana's signature cakes...We all loved cherry cordials and received them for Christmas quite a few times! This cake was my Nana's way of giving us that same simple pleasure, but in a more healthy (???) way! YUM-O!!!
Provided by Stacky5
Categories Dessert
Time 1h
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Mix cake mix, eggs and flavorings until well-blended. (I use a hand mixer and mix for at least 2 minutes.).
- Fold in cherry pie filling (gently).
- Spread batter into a 8" x 12" pan that has been greased and floured.
- Bake at 350 degrees until done. (40-50 minutes, according to the cake mix package.).
- Frost with dark chocolate frosting.
Tips:
- For a richer chocolate flavor, use dark chocolate or semisweet chocolate instead of milk chocolate.
- To make the pie ahead of time, bake it and let it cool completely. Then, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and freeze it for up to 2 months. Thaw the pie overnight in the refrigerator before serving.
- If you don't have a 9-inch pie plate, you can use an 8-inch pie plate. Just be sure to adjust the baking time accordingly. For an 8-inch pie, bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the filling is set.
- Serve the pie with whipped cream, ice cream, or fresh berries.
Conclusion:
Nana's chocolate pie is a classic dessert that is sure to please everyone. It's easy to make, and it's always a hit at parties and gatherings. So next time you're looking for a delicious and decadent dessert, give Nana's chocolate pie a try.
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